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10 ways to avoid the word "very"

Brian R.

Hello everyone. The word "very" is VERY over used in both english writing and conversation. Increase your vocabulary and seem more inteligent to your friends and peers with these 10 ways to avoid using the word "very:"

1. Very afraid= Terrified               6. Very bright= Dazzling

2. Very angry= Furious                 7. Very worried= Anxious

3. Very big= Enormous                 8. Very loved= Adored

4. Very clean= Spotless                9. Very thirsty= Parched

5. Very smart= Brilliant               10. Very tired= Exhausted


There you go. Use these words the next time you think to use "very."

Have a great afternoon everybody.


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